Astronomy & Space
396 sites
https://cosmotography.com/index.html
Cosmotography is the astrophotography showcase of R. Jay Gabany, a 2010 AAS Chambliss Amateur Achievement Award recipient who captures stunning CCD images of galaxies, nebulae, star clusters, and more using high-end telescopes across multiple observatories worldwide. The gallery features meticulously processed multi-exposure color images taken through remotely controlled observatories in California, Kitt Peak Arizona, and Melbourne Australia, making it a remarkable window into deep-sky imaging at the amateur-professional frontier.
http://kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp/vsnet
VSNET is an international mailing list network based at Kyoto University dedicated to real-time alerts and collaborative observation of variable stars, cataclysmic variables, novae, supernovae, and X-ray binaries. Hosting decades of light curve archives from AFOEV observations and ongoing amateur-professional collaboration campaigns, it serves as a serious citizen science hub for variable star astronomy worldwide.
https://astropublishing.com/
Astro Publishing offers a free multilingual astronomy magazine available to read and download in full, with a mission to bring astronomy culture to the widest possible audience. All issues can be accessed directly from the site, which is notable for its strict no-tracking, no-cookie privacy policy.
http://capella-observatory.com/
Capella Observatory documents an amateur astronomical observatory situated atop the Kupferberg in Namibia, near Windhoek, offering a rare southern-hemisphere observing perspective. The site features astrophotography and deep sky observations including nebulae, globular clusters, and open star clusters captured with a 60cm telescope.
http://celestialwonders.com/
Frank Barrett's Celestial Wonders showcases an extensive collection of astrophotography spanning nebulae, galaxies, star clusters, solar system objects, and H-alpha imagery. With galleries organized by subject, a slideshow feature, and even an online store, this is a richly detailed labor of love for deep-sky and planetary imaging enthusiasts.
https://keeneastronomy.org/
The Keene Amateur Astronomers (KAA) is a New Hampshire astronomy club established in 1957, offering members access to an observatory, star parties, observing events, telescope training, and a member photo gallery featuring stunning shots of comets, auroras, and the Milky Way. The club also highlights community achievements like member Susan Rolke's selection for NASA and ACEAP ambassador programs, making it a rich hub for both beginner and experienced stargazers in the Cheshire County region.
http://stellar-database.com/scale.html
A concise educational page from stellar-database.com that walks readers through the mind-bending scale of the universe, from the Earth's diameter out to the edge of the known cosmos. It explains astronomical units, light-years, and parsecs with precise conversion figures, making vast cosmic distances tangible and comparable.
https://astrorx.org/
The Astronomical Society of the Desert (ASOD) is an amateur astronomy club with resources for beginners, star party schedules, observing site information, and membership details. Maintained by Bruce G, this old-web club homepage offers a glimpse into organized community stargazing in a desert region ideal for clear-sky observing.
https://homepages.abdn.ac.uk/nph120/astro/astlinks.html
Assembled by John S. Reid at the University of Aberdeen, this curated astronomy links page was built to support a Level 1 Astronomy class, covering general astronomy, the solar system, space missions, and observatories. With over 200 links organized into clear sections, it points students to tools like Stellarium, NASA catalogues, online textbooks, and the European Space Agency.
http://treasurecoastastronomy.org/
The Treasure Coast Astronomy Society (TCAS) maintains this site as a hub for amateur astronomers along Florida's Treasure Coast, covering topics like astrophotography, telescopes, and optical instruments. With keywords spanning apochromatic refractors, go-to mounts, and astronomy software, this is a classic old-web astronomy club presence for serious hobbyists and stargazers.